Bowtie Pasta Salad

A Summer Whites party calls for a menu with a matching color scheme, which is why we served a bowtie pasta salad at our Labor Day soiree. Made with zucchini, mint, and feta, this healthy take on a classic features fancy-shaped pasta to fit the party’s look. Here’s the simple recipe, which can be made a day before serving:

Ingredients:

2 – 12 ounce package bowtie pasta (farfalle)

6 ounce crumbled feta cheese

1-2 green zucchinis, peeled and diced

1 bunch fresh mint, chopped

1 lemon, zested and squeezed

2-4 tablespoons olive oil

Salt

Freshly ground pepper

Boil bowtie pasta in salted water and cook according to package directions (approximately 8 minutes).

Drain pasta in a colander and rinse with cold water; transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with olive oil.